Environment
Cook Islanders to raise national issues at climate change forum
Saturday 9 November 2013 | Published in Environment
A delegation from the Cook Islands will be among the thousands attending the global climate change conference in Warsaw, Poland this month. The Cook Islands is one of the 195 Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This year the 19th Session of the UNFCCC will see the Cook Islands focus […]
National issues at climate change forum
Thursday 7 November 2013 | Published in Environment
Climate change financing and adaption will be a key focus of the Cooks at a United Nations Convention. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will be held in Warsaw, Poland from November 11-22. The climate change conference will be attended by 195 parties and this will be the 19th session of the […]
TIS 'okay' with purse seining, blasts FADs
Thursday 7 November 2013 | Published in Environment
It’s a method of fishing capable of taking massive amounts of fish out of the water at a single time – but purse seining itself doesn’t necessarily fall on the hit list of environmental conservation groups. “It’s not a great method of fishing, but I can live with it,” says Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) technical […]
Ecotourists survey Aitutaki lagoon
Tuesday 29 October 2013 | Published in Environment
A team of ‘ecotourists’ are in Aitutaki this month, conducting a survey of the lagoon.
Solar experts at Koteka Electrical cut power bill
Thursday 24 October 2013 | Published in Environment
It’s the usual early morning start for the team at John Koteka Electrical.
Public meeting on EU fishing deal
Wednesday 23 October 2013 | Published in Environment
The Ministry of Marine Resources is holding a public consultation today on the proposed Cook Islands-European Union fisheries partnership agreement.
Fishing deal worth almost $9m
Wednesday 23 October 2013 | Published in Environment
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) is proposing a skipjack tuna fishing deal with the EU worth $8.7 million dollars.
Pacific meet on climate change adaptation
Friday 18 October 2013 | Published in Environment
Fifteen Pacific countries have gathered to meet to discuss ways forward for climate change adaptation.
Talks on disaster and climate resilience
Friday 18 October 2013 | Published in Environment
Cook Islanders had a say in regional disaster and climate resilience development this month.
Facebook page calls for purse seine ban
Thursday 17 October 2013 | Published in Environment
The call to ban purse seining in Cooks Islands waters has hit cyberspace.
Reducing waste in the Cooks
Monday 14 October 2013 | Published in Environment
With September’s clean-up events done and dusted, it’s a good time to think about ways to reduce waste, said the Pacific Islands Conservation Initiative’s (PICI) programme manager Tiffany Straza.
Rainwater collection an 'effective system'
Friday 11 October 2013 | Published in Environment
A visiting professor from Australia says connecting water tanks to the roofs of homes as well as the mains will help meet water supply during periods of extreme draught.
Three-eyed coconut a rare find
Monday 7 October 2013 | Published in Environment
Three eyes and one mouth makes for a very unusual coconut.
Old dog, new tricks!
Saturday 5 October 2013 | Published in Environment
There was a minor case of teaching an old dog a new trick at the Avatiu western harbour yesterday when one of the island’s most experienced local fishermen Pupuke Robati (right) caught his first albacore tuna by trolling.
Community asks seabed mining questions
Saturday 5 October 2013 | Published in Environment
Members of the public questioned the environmental impact of mining seabed minerals at a meeting on Thursday evening.
Public urged to respect by-laws restricting Manuae paua catches
Saturday 5 October 2013 | Published in Environment
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) would like to raise public awareness about the restrictions on taking paua (giant clams) from Manuae island as there appears to be some confusion as to what daily takes and quantities are allowed.
Take only what you need and save the marine park
Thursday 3 October 2013 | Published in Environment
Sustainability is the message of marine park advocates about the marine park.
Seabed minerals meeting tonight
Thursday 3 October 2013 | Published in Environment
A public meeting about seabed minerals will be held at the Sinai Hall today.
Energy workshop looks at finances
Thursday 3 October 2013 | Published in Environment
Energy efficiency and conservation in the Cook Islands were the key focus of the Pacific Energy Efficiency Programme Phase 2 workshop.
Whale researcher hosts Kiribati officer
Saturday 28 September 2013 | Published in Environment
For the past few weeks, Nan Hauser has been hosting a wildlife officer from Kiribati, who’s learning about science and research methods from the acclaimed whale researcher.